The Houston Texans (0-0) take on a fellow AFC South opponent when they visit the Indianapolis Colts (0-0) on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium, and if you’re looking for best bets, we have them.
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Best Over/Under Bet
O/U Pick: Under (48.5)
The Texans played five games with over 48.5 points scored, its current matchup’s point total, last season.
The Colts played seven games last season (0%) in which the two teams combined to score more than 48.5 points.
These teams averaged a combined 45.5 points per game a season ago, 3.0 fewer points than the total of 48.5 set for this matchup.
The Texans and the Colts saw their opponents average a combined 3.3 fewer points per game last season than the point total of 48.5 set for this outing.
The average over/under the Texans had set in games last year was 5.9 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
Colts games in 2023 averaged an over/under of 43.4 points, 5.1 less than the point total in this matchup.
Best Against the Spread Bet
Pick ATS: Colts (+2.5)
Houston was 9-8-0 against the spread last season.
The Texans won twice ATS (2-4) as a 2.5-point favorite or more last season.
Against the spread, Indianapolis was 9-8-0 last year.
Against the spread, as underdogs of 2.5 points or more, the Colts went 3-5 last year.
Best Moneyline Bet
Moneyline: Texans (-148), Colts (+126)
Prediction:
Colts 24 – Texans 23
The Texans won 71.4% of the games last season when they were the moneyline favorite (5-2).
Houston went 3-2 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter (60%).
The Colts won two of the 10 games they played as underdogs last season.
Indianapolis had a record of 1-3 when it was set as an underdog of +126 or more by oddsmakers last season.
The implied probability from the moneyline gives the Texans a 59.7% chance to win this matchup.
Best Texans Prop Bet
Nico Collins Receptions (Pick: 5.5/Under)
Games (2023) |
Receptions |
Rec. Per Game |
Rec. YPG |
Rec. TDs |
15 |
80 |
5.3 |
86.5 |
8 |
Best Colts Prop Bet
Anthony Richardson Rushing Attempts (Pick: 9.5/Under)
Games (2023) |
Pass YPG |
Pass TDs |
Rush YPG |
Rush TDs |
4 |
144.3 |
3 |
34.0 |
4 |
How to Watch Texans vs. Colts
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Info: CBS
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